The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar
"The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" is a song written by Bob Dylan, recorded in Los Angeles in the spring of 1981 and released in August of that year on Dylan's album Shot of Love. It was subsequently included on the compilation Biograph.[3][4][5][6][7]
| "The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Bob Dylan | |
| from the album Shot of Love | |
| Released | 1985 |
| Recorded | May 4, 1981 |
| Genre | |
| Songwriter(s) | Bob Dylan |
| Producer(s) | Chuck Plotkin, Bob Dylan |
Background
"The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" was originally the b-side to the single "Heart of Mine" and was included on the cassette release but not the original vinyl album. It was later inserted onto the ten-track compact disc and reissues of the vinyl LP in 1985, and has been present in all subsequent pressings.
Credits
- Bob Dylan – guitar, harmonica, percussion, piano, keyboards, vocals, producer
- Carolyn Dennis – background vocals
- Steve Douglas – saxophone
- Tim Drummond, Donald Dunn – bass guitar
- Jim Keltner, Ringo Starr – drums [on "Heart of Mine"]
- Clydie King – background vocals
- Danny Kortchmar – electric guitar
- Regina McCrory – background vocals
- Carl Pickhardt – piano
- Madelyn Quebec – background vocals
- Steve Ripley, Fred Tackett, Ronnie Wood – guitar [on "Heart of Mine"]
- William "Smitty" Smith – Hammond organ
- Benmont Tench – keyboards
- Monalisa Young – background vocals
Production
- Vic Anesini – compact disc mastering
- Dana Bisbee – assistant engineer
- Bumps Blackwell – producer
- Ken Perry – original LP mastering
- Chuck Plotkin – producer
- Toby Scott – engineer
In popular culture
Rod Stewart created his version of the song and received mixed reviews.[8][9]
References
- Pareles, Jon (November 1, 2017). "Bob Dylan's Songs for the Soul, Revisited and Redeemed". The New York Times. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- Oliver Trager (2004). Keys to the Rain: The Definitive Bob Dylan Encyclopedia. Billboard Books. p. 556. ISBN 978-0-8230-7974-2.
- Italy, Mario Masciullo-eTN (November 13, 2018). "Alitalia - a bride waiting at the altar". Travel News | eTurboNews. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Artist, Jackson Maxwell 2017-10-25T20:18:32Z. "Bob Dylan Premieres "The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar," Featuring Carlos Santana". guitarworld. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Pareles, Jon (November 1, 2017). "Bob Dylan's Songs for the Soul, Revisited and Redeemed". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- "Bob Dylan - Shot Of Love CD Album". www.cduniverse.com. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- Nelson, Paul (October 15, 1981). "Shot Of Love". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- "Maybe Rod Stewart Is Amazed By The Groom Still Waiting At The Altar". Mockingbird. March 23, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- "Bob Dylan The Groom's Still Waiting At The Altar". NJN Network. February 5, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
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